20040131 ~ Cruising Jan 31 2004 Western Who's with us?

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
I grew up in WA, but I can't remember where Pullayup is... it's been a while... Where did your parents grow up? I miss the green world but not the rain. I REALLY miss all the fresh salmon, so I eat it as often as I can at sea (that maple glazed salmon on board is to die for ).
Renae

 

[auntrenae]

Hi,
I have a shock for you northerners. I came here from Utah thinking I would end up tan, but noooooooooo, I started out with glow-in-the-dark skin and a few freckles, and now I'm still pale but my freckles have grandchildren! BUMMER! oh well, people who come in 'my' store all think I'm in my early 30's at the most! THAT I can live with *grins*
Renae

 

[auntrenae]

Hey everybody, don't leave me here all alone, I'll get scared
I'm doing laundry today... that's a lot of fun, I'll tell you *sighs*
oh well, costumes need to be clean for work or the guests will think Disney is slipping!
ttfn, Renae

 

[kmc33]

Hi Renae!! Your not all alone!

And no, I do not know what a basket social is. What is it?

 

[Annie12345]

Good morning (er... afternoon)...

To answer Juli's questions...

Randy and I were both born and raised in Saskatoon and have never lived anywhere else... don't know any better I guess... we both went to the same high school but at different times, and lived a block from each other when growing up but didn't know each other... We also both worked for the same employer (both municipal government workers) but didn't know each other... Then, we finally met at a conference...I am now working as a staff representative for a national union and Randy is politically active with our union - working full time in the political arena...
So Juli, if you need to negotiate good working conditions as the beer tender, we'd be happy to help you out...

 

[abusymommy]

Originally posted by Juli
We've been on one Disney Cruise. I was really worried about my kids taking off from the clubs. They were 5 and had mastered the art of "you distract them while I get out" ploy. I talked to the club about this and it turned out to be a non-issue. They never escaped, but did try a few times. The club will beep you if there are any problems, even if your child just wants to see you. Some don't like that, they want the club to handle everything. I appreciated it. They didn't try to "parent" my kids and make the decision as to whether my kids really needed us or not. That made it so my kids always wanted to go back. Yes, I got beeped a lot at first, but it was easy to stop in and see what was going on and then head back to whatever we were doing. Now this time they will be 8. I don't suspect we'll hear much from the Lab when they are there. They kids won't want us to show up at all!

Juli

Juli and The4ofUs....Thanks for your feedback on the safety issue. I'm glad to hear from so many people that they won't let him "wander" out. Also, that they will page us if he needs or wants us. I think that you're right, kids test you to see if you'll be there when they need you. I think once he knows that we are only a call away, he'll be fine. Otherwise, we'll just get a lot of exercise running back and forth to the club!!

 

[kmc33]

Dean! I think you are right; I misspoke. I will be the one with freckles and wearing my toque.

According to Webster's:
toque, n. a woman's small round hat, with or without brim.
Does my DIS hat qualify as a togue.

Now on dictionary.com the following definitions are listed:
toque
n.
1. A woman's small, brimless, close-fitting hat.
2. A plumed velvet cap with a full crown and small rolled brim, worn in 16th-century France.

toque
\Toque\ (t[=o]k), n. [F. toque; of Celtic origin; cf. W. toc.]
1. A kind of cap worn in the 16th century, and copied in modern fashions; -- called also toquet.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A variety of the bonnet monkey.

toque
n : a small round hat worn by women [syn: pillbox, turban]

 

[Annie12345]

... I forgot to mention that I will also be snow white - I had planned to do the tanning booth thing but haven't had time so I'll be bringing lots of heavy duty SPF with me... Now my dear hubby and daughter are another story... they will have a wonderful tan after being in the sun for half an hour.... While I freckle and burn, they just get dark.... It's not fair!!

Jaclyn got highlights in her hair a couple of weeks ago and I'll be doing the same just before we leave... I'll be adding some curls, too since my hair is sooooo straight it needs as much help as I can give it...

HADD!!

 

[kmc33]

Mary Jo, I meant to chime in on that earlier and forgot. This will be our second DCL cruise. On the first my DS was 3 1/2. No problems or concerns that he would get out. They were very secure. I think maybe we had a password to pick him up. But I can't remember now for sure. Now Luke is 4 1/2 for this trip. He had a ball with the kids and is looking forward to going again.

 

[Annie12345]

I'm trying to figure out how to post a picture of a toque... I really had to laugh at Kim's dictionary responses to a toque... I think we will have to wear ours when we arrive at the port... wonder if you'll know who we are....

 

[dheller97]

Kim, I found all of those definitions. But, I couldn't find anything that ended with "eh?" So, in otherwords, I need to find the definition of "toque, eh?". It would be great if you could post a picture. I need to see if I can keep my speedos tucked under a "toque, eh?" until needed for a spur of the moment party. OK?

 

[kmc33]

I searching (the search function is working today!) to see if I could find out what movies are currently showing on the Magic.

Someone going on the January 24th Magic cruise called DCL and got this list:

Chicago
Lizzie McGuire
Finding Nemo
Pirates of the Carribean
Spy Kids 3 (I think that was what she said)
Freaky Friday
Cold Creek Manor
Under the Tuscan Sun
Veronica Green
Brother Bear
Haunted Mansion
Calendar Girls

According to a January 10th cruiser, here's the list on TV in the cabin:

Radio
Matchstick Men
Uptown Girls
Seabiscuit
Good Boy
Out of Time
Chicago
The Fighting Temptations
Runaway Jury
Holes
The Medallion
Secondhand Lions
S.W.A.T

Animated movies...

The Tigger Movie
Toy Story 2
Beauty and the Beast
Monsters Inc
Lilo & Stitch
Peter Pan
Fantasia 2000
The Black Cauldron
Dinosaur
The Jungle Book
The Little Mermaid
Mulan
The Sword in the Stone
Pinocchio

That's some list! Luke is not going to want to leave the cabin!! I guess for ours it might be a similiar list. I was wondering if that new one, Teacher's Pet will be showing.

 

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Thanks for the cards everyone!! I'm completely shocked and kind of confused at the moment!! Here i thought i wasn't cruising until December and now i've got one on two weeks! I look forward to meeting everyone, tha nks again!!

 

[abusymommy]

I think I'm addicted to these boards!!

Thanks for the info Kim...Looks like my little guy, Paul, will be in the same group with Luke. Glad that he'll have a little friend!

Now another question question for the veteran cruisers....do you really get better prices when you book the next cruise when you're on the ship? Can you believe we are already anxious to plan the next one.

 

[dheller97]

PRINCESS!!!!

Welcome aboard! It was so hard keeping a secret for so long. Now, our homecoming king has a princess to accompany him to dinner.

Now we can really get this party going!

signed,
"The thread-head"

 

[jedokids]

HI Everyone!
Dean- Thanks for the magnets-- we got them today! Very Speedy! You are so sweet to send them to us! They will be great souveniers after the cruise. Dean-- when will you take the DCL bus to the cruise terminal? It would be so fun to be on the same bus with you!

To answer the questions-
I am tanning so that I don't burn the first day! I have an appt. to get my hair colored next Friday-- no highlights-- just to cover the greys! I think I am getting my nails done too!

Gotta go to work & make more money for the cruise!

 

[jedokids]

Dean-
I know you are delivering papers & walking in the morning-- is anyone running in the morning? I'll be on deck 4 every morning-- training for a marathon!

 

[auntrenae]

Jill,
Welcome to our little family! I wanted to send you a card, but I was afraid if you saw where it was from it would give it all away. I'm glad you are happy about it! Your mom sure has been excited about surprising you, we have too.

I've never re-booked on board, so I can't help there, but I'm sure some of our 'family' can, right guys?

Renae

 

[jedokids]

Welcome busymommy & Julie

Congrats to Princess Jill!

Annie-- my DH is involved in the union too and has been a union pipefitter for 24 years! L.U. 597 Chicago

Just so you all know--all the jedokids posts are from Dorie- I am tanning, coloring my hair, etc. -- not Jerry!

Gary-- we will be like neighbors on the cruise-- we are back to back -- we are in 7503! So not too much noise with that headboard!!! http://disboards.com/newreply.php?s=&action=newreply&threadid=351441#
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[Annie12345]

Dorie - I wish I could run with you on deck 4 but I'm not in good enough shape (yet!) - I run for about 2 minutes, then walk for 5, then run for 2, then walk for 5, then run for... hey, where are those comfy blue deck chairs???

Welcome Jill!! It's been great cheering on your mom to keep the secret...

We rebooked on board last year... what you save is that you get a $200 onboard credit for your next cruise... you can transfer the reservation at any time to a travel agent so you can shop around to get the best deal, then transfer the ressie, and still get the $200 credit... We transferred our reservation to Dreams Unlimited while we were onboard since we have been really happy with them...

Dean, I think we can find you a toque, eh, that will have room for your speedo...

Kim - sounds like some good movies are onboard... last time we didn't get to the movie theatre at all and I'd like to go to at least one movie...